Sunday, June 8, 2008

The due date was eons ago and I only finished 3 of the required 4 pieces...nonetheless I finished my Safari Chic Mini-Wardrobe Collection!!! I call it Urban Jungle (Cue Coming to America theme music, lol)

The waistcoat is a BWOF 107-04-2008 cut in a size 38. I opted not to go with the belt (again short torso-not flattering) and made it about 3/4" inch shorter at the hem. The skirt is officially my first TNT pattern, BWOF 116-09-2007. I used a black satin wool from Metro Textiles. The fabric is absolutely amazing, wrinkle resistant, lustrous just wonderful.

Back View.

Close up. I must say that the buttons for the waistcoat were taken from an old H&M pea coat I recently threw away. My mom always ripped the buttons off old clothes before trashing them (unless there were to be donated) and saved them for later projects. I'm glad I picked up that habit because they were a perfect match.

Close Up. The fabric is from my Textile Studio haul. Neat no? I thought the black belt was a nice touch to break up the pattern. I adore this wrap dress. If you don't have it or have it and haven't sewn it, get to it!! You won't regret it!

The interwoven Onyx/Brass chevron bangle is from H&M. I finally tracked James down and got the shoes I ordered from Bakers. I LOVE them, and surprisingly comfortable from 4.25"!

This was definitely fun! It inspired me to do a SWAP one day. In the meantime, I will now return to my regularly scheduled sewing :-)

The first thing I thought was "thank God she's got the shoes!" LOL! Second thought was that is an absolutely amazing 3 piece wardrobe. I love every piece of it...and come on you can make the fourth piece...think how easy it will be to get dressed in the mornings with the coordinating pieces!

O.K. Now you are just showing off! LOL! You are modeling in those pictures! Move over ANTM here you come! I love all your pieces. That jacket is too cute! I love the pleated mini sleeve! I want to go home and sew but unfortunately I am away from home.

I'm new to your blog, but it's quickly becoming one of my favorites! I'm with cidell, you have converted me to liking that style of shoe, you pull it off so, so well. And I'm envious of your sewing skills, beautiful pieces!